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Dec 7, 2011 2:31 AM
#301
octal9 said: great episode - this show has really grown on me as it's proceeded - beautiful art, great romance, thrilling plot twists - shu seems to have really matured in this episode. This made me get cereal on my screen!!! >.< i lol'd sooooo hard at this!!!! shu getting mature??? lol ummm we watching the same anime??? |
Dec 7, 2011 8:01 AM
#302
This anime is getting sillier and sillier by the minute... Reminds me of Code Geass. |
Dec 7, 2011 9:10 AM
#303
Great episode, It's nice when we have some good plot developement. 9/10 Daryl being alone was sad, I think the writers want us to care for him, and (ill say this first here) he will be very related to Shu (maybe a long lost brother, not blood related tough). Well, its good where thereis not so much fanservice, because, a lot of it its no good. But im happy that the fanservice in this series helps the plot to develope, and its needed. Well, this series started underrated, but the lasts eps, are cementing the posivility that it will en with a bang and a lot of hype :) |
Dec 7, 2011 9:17 AM
#304
Naxrrhid said: octal9 said: great episode - this show has really grown on me as it's proceeded - beautiful art, great romance, thrilling plot twists - shu seems to have really matured in this episode. This made me get cereal on my screen!!! >.< i lol'd sooooo hard at this!!!! shu getting mature??? lol ummm we watching the same anime??? i think he means that shu is being more honest with himself and speaking out his true feelings, like how he stopped that guys confession, with his own confession, well i wouldn't really count that he has really matured, but he has grown up a little |
Dec 7, 2011 9:24 AM
#305
kamikaze_1996 said: Naxrrhid said: octal9 said: great episode - this show has really grown on me as it's proceeded - beautiful art, great romance, thrilling plot twists - shu seems to have really matured in this episode. This made me get cereal on my screen!!! >.< i lol'd sooooo hard at this!!!! shu getting mature??? lol ummm we watching the same anime??? i think he means that shu is being more honest with himself and speaking out his true feelings, like how he stopped that guys confession, with his own confession, well i wouldn't really count that he has really matured, but he has grown up a little No, it is definitely sarcasm. |
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Dec 7, 2011 9:39 AM
#306
Bolt_ said: Literally everything you said is the exact opposite of what's actually the case.Great episode, It's nice when we have some good plot developement. 9/10 Daryl being alone was sad, I think the writers want us to care for him, and (ill say this first here) he will be very related to Shu (maybe a long lost brother, not blood related tough). Well, its good where thereis not so much fanservice, because, a lot of it its no good. But im happy that the fanservice in this series helps the plot to develope, and its needed. Well, this series started underrated, but the lasts eps, are cementing the posivility that it will en with a bang and a lot of hype :) |
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Dec 7, 2011 9:47 AM
#307
DraconisMarch said: Bolt_ said: Literally everything you said is the exact opposite of what's actually the case.Great episode, It's nice when we have some good plot developement. 9/10 Daryl being alone was sad, I think the writers want us to care for him, and (ill say this first here) he will be very related to Shu (maybe a long lost brother, not blood related tough). Well, its good where thereis not so much fanservice, because, a lot of it its no good. But im happy that the fanservice in this series helps the plot to develope, and its needed. Well, this series started underrated, but the lasts eps, are cementing the posivility that it will en with a bang and a lot of hype :) I know ;-) |
Dec 7, 2011 9:59 AM
#308
Bolt_ said: DraconisMarch said: Bolt_ said: Literally everything you said is the exact opposite of what's actually the case.Great episode, It's nice when we have some good plot developement. 9/10 Daryl being alone was sad, I think the writers want us to care for him, and (ill say this first here) he will be very related to Shu (maybe a long lost brother, not blood related tough). Well, its good where thereis not so much fanservice, because, a lot of it its no good. But im happy that the fanservice in this series helps the plot to develope, and its needed. Well, this series started underrated, but the lasts eps, are cementing the posivility that it will en with a bang and a lot of hype :) I know ;-) Yeah. Other than them trying to make Daryl sympathetic, which seems to be the case, the rest is a bit off. Also made me seriously laugh so thanks for that. |
Dec 7, 2011 10:14 AM
#309
Tanrim said: Bolt_ said: DraconisMarch said: Bolt_ said: Literally everything you said is the exact opposite of what's actually the case.Great episode, It's nice when we have some good plot developement. 9/10 Daryl being alone was sad, I think the writers want us to care for him, and (ill say this first here) he will be very related to Shu (maybe a long lost brother, not blood related tough). Well, its good where thereis not so much fanservice, because, a lot of it its no good. But im happy that the fanservice in this series helps the plot to develope, and its needed. Well, this series started underrated, but the lasts eps, are cementing the posivility that it will en with a bang and a lot of hype :) I know ;-) Yeah. Other than them trying to make Daryl sympathetic, which seems to be the case, the rest is a bit off. Also made me seriously laugh so thanks for that. Youre welcome! Glad to be helpful... To be honest, I only read the comments and revies of GC, I dropped it after ep 2 >.< |
Dec 7, 2011 10:21 AM
#310
Bolt_ said: AhahahhhahaahahahaI know ;-) You got me. |
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Dec 7, 2011 10:59 AM
#311
Shu does all the embarrassing stuff i could think of :)) |
Dec 7, 2011 12:37 PM
#312
jrgcool35 said: this episode actually made me rate it a 6/10 so yah ide say your correct, hey lets hope it gets better, cause im going to drop this by the halfway point unless it gets good, i like shu but thats really all i like about the show save the animation and opSoFarGone said: I have no idea what you guys are talking about. It was another boring episode. Unfortunately I'm still watching this in hopes of something good happen. It did have character development which is a good thing. QFT. So far this series seems to be going down the road of a 6/10 series. |
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Dec 7, 2011 4:29 PM
#313
All I gotta say is that this chelly girl's voice is so amazing. Especially her voice in the video Souta made. God I wish I can get that version and every version of Euterpe that I've heard from her as well as every single song she sings if he continues her career or stays with supercell. It's so harmonious and beautiful, I'd make it my dream to marry a girl like that *-* |
Dec 7, 2011 6:07 PM
#314
Zekrane said: Shu does all the embarrassing stuff i could think of :)) Yeah. I felt sorry for him in episode 8 when all of those Funeral Parlour People started popping up. They couldn't given him a therm-optic camoflague uniform or cloak. Or told him that they would meet him there. No, they left him on his own. To complete the mission of using/betraying his friend, by himself. To make a fool of himself in front of all of them. Hell, I felt sorry for him even before that, having to sneak up and spy on Shouta and Inori, before drawing out Shouta's void. |
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Dec 8, 2011 1:09 AM
#315
Souta x Inori ftw I hate Shu now. |
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Dec 8, 2011 2:27 AM
#316
CCCrazyFangirl said: Souta x Inori ftw I hate Shu now. Don't hate the lad, yet. He hasn't even done anything bad. And honestly, what is more endearing then a fool in love? I can relate a surprising amount. I think a lot of people can. Oh and, if Souta x Inori is your ship, you have my full support. Because I'm shipping Ayase x Shu. Long as you don't interfere with my ship, I won't have to kill you. Hahaha! Just joking, see? Its funny. Because I'm joking. Only I'm not. *mile long stare* Articman said: Yeah. I felt sorry for him in episode 8 when all of those Funeral Parlour People started popping up. They couldn't given him a therm-optic camoflague uniform or cloak. Or told him that they would meet him there. No, they left him on his own. To complete the mission of using/betraying his friend, by himself. To make a fool of himself in front of all of them. Hell, I felt sorry for him even before that, having to sneak up and spy on Shouta and Inori, before drawing out Shouta's void. As most people know, he's Inori's bitch. And in extension, Gai's as well. So it isn't like he shouldn't be prepared for this sort of thing. Him being humiliated and so such isn't anything new, unfortunately. |
Dec 8, 2011 4:06 AM
#317
Otsdarva said: CCCrazyFangirl said: Souta x Inori ftw I hate Shu now. He hasn't even done anything worth anything. Fixed. Nope. Can't relate to a pussy in "love" (if you think you can somehow even call it that). If you actually like him as a character, you have no standards. |
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Dec 8, 2011 5:19 AM
#318
DraconisMarch said: If you actually like him as a character, you have no standards. That is a matter of subjectivity and the amount of quality someone views in Shu. Here, let me fetch two links for you: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subjectivity http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quality_(philosophy) You should read these two wikipedia articles up, come back here, and tell me what you think. Ah, ah! Careful though. One personal attack? One slip of an insult? I'll report you for harassment. Some advice. If you're going to insult me? Make it count. Still want to try? hey, I'm all for you if you really want to... Since I'm almost positive on how this is going to end, I'm sorry we couldn't get along. |
Dec 8, 2011 8:12 AM
#319
Otsdarva said: DraconisMarch said: If you actually like him as a character, you have no standards. That is a matter of subjectivity and the amount of quality someone views in Shu. Here, let me fetch two links for you: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subjectivity http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quality_(philosophy) You should read these two wikipedia articles up, come back here, and tell me what you think. Ah, ah! Careful though. One personal attack? One slip of an insult? I'll report you for harassment. Some advice. If you're going to insult me? Make it count. Still want to try? hey, I'm all for you if you really want to... Since I'm almost positive on how this is going to end, I'm sorry we couldn't get along. lol dont mind draconis, he is just a bored guy who has nothing better to do, other than get laughs out of bashing people and characters and yea i kinda like ayase x shu better than inori x shu, though its kinda crazy and unlikely to happen because shu loves inori, inori loves gai? shu? and ayase likes gai while gai could be plain gay for all i know, i want something to happen between ayase and shu but its just wishful thinking |
Dec 8, 2011 12:51 PM
#320
kamikaze_1996 said: lol dont mind draconis, he is just a bored guy who has nothing better to do, other than get laughs out of bashing people and characters I'm sure he isn't a bad guy, though. I just wish people in general wouldn't be so obnoxiously volatile about Guilty Crown. Enjoy it, you know? Enjoy. and yea i kinda like ayase x shu better than inori x shu Its a cute ship! Besides, I loved Ayase in episode 5. "You used what made you unique" made me want to devote all my time to Ayase x Shu/Shu x Ayase. I'm whimsical like that. i want something to happen between ayase and shu but its just wishful thinking Which is why places like fanfiction.net exists. To fulfill our unfortunately non canon pairings. Wishful thinking though, wishful thinking. At least its possible for them to get ship tease screentime. Plus we've already got some ayashu fanart floating around on the internet. More power to us. |
Dec 8, 2011 1:30 PM
#321
Otsdarva said: DraconisMarch said: If you actually like him as a character, you have no standards. That is a matter of subjectivity and the amount of quality someone views in Shu. Here, let me fetch two links for you: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subjectivity http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quality_(philosophy) You should read these two wikipedia articles up, come back here, and tell me what you think. Ah, ah! Careful though. One personal attack? One slip of an insult? I'll report you for harassment. Some advice. If you're going to insult me? Make it count. Still want to try? hey, I'm all for you if you really want to... Since I'm almost positive on how this is going to end, I'm sorry we couldn't get along. If this was another forum, I'd definitely click on the "add to reputation" button under your username. :) |
Dec 8, 2011 3:53 PM
#322
Otsdarva said: kamikaze_1996 said: lol dont mind draconis, he is just a bored guy who has nothing better to do, other than get laughs out of bashing people and characters I'm sure he isn't a bad guy, though. I just wish people in general wouldn't be so obnoxiously volatile about Guilty Crown. Enjoy it, you know? Enjoy. and yea i kinda like ayase x shu better than inori x shu Its a cute ship! Besides, I loved Ayase in episode 5. "You used what made you unique" made me want to devote all my time to Ayase x Shu/Shu x Ayase. I'm whimsical like that. i want something to happen between ayase and shu but its just wishful thinking Which is why places like fanfiction.net exists. To fulfill our unfortunately non canon pairings. Wishful thinking though, wishful thinking. At least its possible for them to get ship tease screentime. Plus we've already got some ayashu fanart floating around on the internet. More power to us. I think Shu is like the type of character that starts off neutral to everything, but can lean either way and become a hero to the Undertakers or GHQ. Also if they make a time skip Shu that looks like the main character from the Guilty Crown game, i'd be so happy. |
Dec 8, 2011 5:23 PM
#323
Otsdarva said: *Falls out of chair laughing* LOL. Look at this kid--pointing me to Wikipedia when he didn't even know what "ad hominem" meant.DraconisMarch said: If you actually like him as a character, you have no standards. That is a matter of subjectivity and the amount of quality someone views in Shu. Here, let me fetch two links for you: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subjectivity http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quality_(philosophy) You should read these two wikipedia articles up, come back here, and tell me what you think. Ah, ah! Careful though. One personal attack? One slip of an insult? I'll report you for harassment. Some advice. If you're going to insult me? Make it count. Still want to try? hey, I'm all for you if you really want to... Since I'm almost positive on how this is going to end, I'm sorry we couldn't get along. FYI, neither of those articles change anything--especially the Quality one. Your point of view doesn't mean shit when discussing clear, objective, observable facts--which happen to be the majority of what critics bring up against things here. LOL 2.0. Reporting me doesn't mean shit when you, you know... aren't getting harassed. Oh, and I love bursting your bubble: You can't try to get someone banned just because they say something you don't like. Although I must admit... that was the first actually half-way decent rebuttle I've gotten so far. Kudos to you. |
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Dec 8, 2011 6:12 PM
#324
DraconisMarch said: Falls out of chair laughing* LOL. Look at this kid--pointing me to Wikipedia when he didn't even know what "ad hominem" meant. You seem to forgot. This is an ad hominem. Stuck in spoiler tag for length, so open at your leisure: DraconisMarch said: Roloko said: Its basically just one big pool of hate and little comments actually discussing what will happen next. As a normal fan of this series I'm annoyed by all the smack talking between the haters and the haters of the haters. So in all no there very little discussion and just people throwing tantrums and nitpicking over every little detail. Just do us a favor and drop it if you hate it your just wasting everyones time. well inb4 haters troll this post calling me "STOOOPID" or "Ignorant". Guilty Crown is already on your list of favorite anime. You are "STOOOPID" and "Ignorant." By the way, details people agonize over happen to not be very little. There are plenty that happen to be very, very large. Edit: Shu's on your favorite characters? *Falls out of chair laughing* Edit 2: Gundam AGE is one of your favorite anime?! HOLY SHIT. My first line was only half-serious before, but now it's completely serious. DraconisMarch said: Roloko said: Its basically just one big pool of hate and little comments actually discussing what will happen next. As a normal fan of this series I'm annoyed by all the smack talking between the haters and the haters of the haters. So in all no there very little discussion and just people throwing tantrums and nitpicking over every little detail. Just do us a favor and drop it if you hate it your just wasting everyones time. well inb4 haters troll this post calling me "STOOOPID" or "Ignorant". Guilty Crown is already on your list of favorite anime. You are "STOOOPID" and "Ignorant." By the way, details people agonize over happen to not be very little. There are plenty that happen to be very, very large. Edit: Shu's on your favorite characters? *Falls out of chair laughing* Edit 2: Gundam AGE is one of your favorite anime?! HOLY SHIT. My first line was only half-serious before, but now it's completely serious. Going to someone's profile, looking at their favorites, and derailing a subject to bash what they like isn't ad hominem, how....? Explain, really. I want to hear it. I'll give you time, so go on and be creative. FYI, neither of those articles change anything--especially the Quality one. Your point of view doesn't mean shit when discussing clear, objective, observable facts--which happen to be the majority of what critics bring up against things here. You can't discuss clear and objective facts when attacking people with insults, making personal jabs, and conjuring whatever vulgar language to inflame a show. You aren't even part of its targeted demegraph? I don't see why you should act so offended by Guilty Crown. Arguably the entire reason we're having this discussion is because you lack restraint. You can't try to get someone banned just because they say something you don't like. I'm not trying to get someone that doesn't agree with me banned, I'm trying to get a volatile, vulgar, and hostile member banned so the majority can go back to enjoying the board. Besides, don't you think saying that is abit.... hypocritical? considering some of your posts.... Although I must admit... that was the first actually half-way decent rebuttle I've gotten so far. Kudos to you. I'm sincerely flattered, considering your standards.... |
Dec 8, 2011 6:26 PM
#325
Otsdarva said: *facepalm*You seem to forgot. Otsdarva said: Good! So you learned! Yeah, that's ad hominem. Although you said it as though everything every critic of the show used them. And you also finally identified that segment as such... what? More than a week after it actually happened? Just a little slow, there.This is an ad hominem. Stuck in spoiler tag for length, so open at your leisure: Otsdarva said: Just because the facts are laced with venom doesn't make them any less true.You can't discuss clear and objective facts when attacking people with insults, making personal jabs, and conjuring whatever vulgar language to inflame a show. Otsdarva said: You don't know that.You aren't even part of its targeted demegraph? I don't see why you should act so offended by Guilty Crown. Otsdarva said: Won't deny it.Arguably the entire reason we're having this discussion is because you lack restraint. Otsdarva said: Uh... no. You're the one wanting to get people banned. Not me.I'm not trying to get someone that doesn't agree with me banned, I'm trying to get a volatile, vulgar, and hostile member banned so the majority can go back to enjoying the board. Besides, don't you think saying that is abit.... hypocritical? considering some of your posts.... Otsdarva said: Savor the moment. It doesn't happen often. But don't let it get to your head.I'm sincerely flattered, considering your standards.... |
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Dec 8, 2011 7:16 PM
#326
Good! So you learned! Yeah, that's ad hominem. Although you said it as though everything every critic of the show used them. And you also finally identified that segment as such... what? More than a week after it actually happened? Just a little slow, there. Actually I noticed it afew hours after you posted it. Though you admit you lied and insulted me arbitrarily, "That's ad hominem". Mmmhmm.... Oh, by the way. A reminder. Careful. You're getting closer to being outright insulting again. If you don't want to be civil, don't be. But I want you to know I appreciate your effort. As for that other part, and? Most 'critiques' on these boards are hardly even critiques. Just because the facts are laced with venom doesn't make them any less true. If they were the logical conclusion, they wouldn't need your venom in order to validate them. You don't know that. Hence the inquisitive manner I wrote it in. Uh... no. You're the one wanting to get people banned. Not me. What I wrote was I was trying to get you banned. Where did I put you were trying to get anyone banned? Ah, well I was in a hurry. so I can see myself stepping on my own feet. "You do that alot though", right? Just not a very organized person. Find it in your heart to forgive me? Savor the moment. It doesn't happen often. But don't let it get to your head. Too late. My head already got its own orbit. Don't stand too close, okay? You may get caught into its gravity. |
Dec 8, 2011 9:14 PM
#327
Otsdarva said: lolwut.Actually I noticed it afew hours after you posted it. Though you admit you lied and insulted me arbitrarily, "That's ad hominem". Mmmhmm.... Otsdarva said: lolwutrutalkingabout. You're STILL somehow finding something you can cry about? ROFL.Oh, by the way. A reminder. Careful. You're getting closer to being outright insulting again. If you don't want to be civil, don't be. But I want you to know I appreciate your effort. Otsdarva said: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/critiqueAs for that other part, and? Most 'critiques' on these boards are hardly even critiques. Read definitions 3 and 4. Otsdarva said: Apparently people are too retarded to notice without it.If they were the logical conclusion, they wouldn't need your venom in order to validate them. Otsdarva said: No.What I wrote was I was trying to get you banned. Where did I put you were trying to get anyone banned? Ah, well I was in a hurry. so I can see myself stepping on my own feet. "You do that alot though", right? Just not a very organized person. Find it in your heart to forgive me? Otsdarva said: I WILL NEVER BE SWAYED BY... what?? WHAT?!Too late. My head already got its own orbit. Don't stand too close, okay? You may get caught into its gravity. NOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooo |
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Dec 8, 2011 9:47 PM
#328
Looks like I´ll have to complain to my favorite fansub for not releasing this episode earlier LOL! This forum is still full of hate, but it has slowly started to have more interesting posts *3* MaskGT said: Summary of episode: - Takes the void out oo.oo -- pew pew, doors open --- nothing found, hurray ---- end of episode DraconisMarch said: Bolt_ said: AhahahhhahaahahahaI know ;-) You got me. I LOLed! GodlyKyon said: You know What series this series reminds me of? STAR DRIVER!!!!!!!! Gorgers art but predictable pattern. Still trying to stay until the end. At least Star Driver had better developed and more likeable characters. onedaysnotice said: I actually like Mirai Nikki far more than GC. However, I must admit that without Yuno, it would've gotten really bad - really fast. The only other character I really like in MN is Minene. Glad she had such a change in character. Akise seems to be an awesome character as well, being that he is apparently the strongest non-diary holder (hell yeah another L :DD) Yukiteru was more bearable to watch in the manga version, even if his role was the same. The main problem is that the anime producers went overboard in portraying him, so he looks more patetic and whinny when it was at least understandable in the paper version. Plus, his VA doesn´t help much to make him more likeable. ... Seriously, why I´m reading the entire thread and even posting when I´m THAT late? XD |
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Dec 9, 2011 6:37 AM
#329
Dec 9, 2011 4:22 PM
#330
Ayase looks pretty in the sundress. Other than that, it's quite a boring episode. |
Dec 10, 2011 5:03 AM
#331
Wow such division over this show. Before I give my 2 cents I'd like to give some background. First of all, I'm not a big fan of fan service in general, especially when its nudity. I'm typically drawn to characters and plot. I'd say about 75-80% of the fan service in the past episode was just unnecessary. I'm probably not a seasoned enough anime watcher to pick up on every single Cliche in an anime. I'm inexperienced as a connoisseur take what I say with a grain of salt. As to Hype: I don't follow hype, or haven't yet as most of the Anime I watch right now is older. So Hype has little effect on my expectations here. However, I can understand how some might not like it after it was Hyped. There have been plenty of shows on TV that I saw Hyped that went virtually no where. Yet this show has its hook in me, and I'm struggling to figure out why. It's not the pretty artwork, there are other shows who's characters in general are more interesting and varied. It isn't the plot line, because the show in general seems to want to conceal this plot as a slowly unfolding mystery, even though the show on the surface would't appear that way. Maybe it's a packaging issue there? Yet I really enjoy this show more than some anime I've watched earlier. In the last month I've watched shows like Clannad, This Ugly Yet Beautiful World, Angel Beats, etc. The last two on that list I feel some mash up in this one, minus the gratuitous nudity of TUYBW a show I watched to the end hoping it would redeem itself. It may have tied up lose ends but really left me feeling meh. Now my expectations aren't up in the 10s on this show, and never has been because of certain elements. Yet I've marked nearly every episode as loved. Why? Because as bad as the writing and characterization may be I really enjoy this show. It's a weird dichotomy that I just can't shake. Something in this show's elements has my attention, even though as so many have said it repeats and rehashes other themes and cliches. Now I haven't Seen Code Gaes yet, so maybe I don't see where this is coming. I really enjoyed this episode for the most part, except for Haruki, I could go the rest of the show without seeing her unless she is some kind of plant by GHQ to keep tabs on Shu. Now, general comments aside here are my thoughts. On Saote's Void Everyone seems to look at this as some sort of magical key camera thing, but My thoughts were different. The guy is a cameraphile obviously, and you know sometimes young boys use their specs to sneak peaks (read peeping tom). I don't know why I got that vibe from this thing, but it almost seemed to have an X-Ray like effect in the way it reveals and opens what is locked behind it. However, I think it's more than just a physical tool. I think it's symbolic of the real reason he made the move on Inori. I think he sensed Shu's presence, and maybe I'm reading too much into this, and while he had an interest in Inori, I think his entire purpose was to get Shu to break down some of the walls of his character persona. To reveal what's inside. I think the fact and gimmick that it helps them break into the high security facility is actually a side effect. I'm hopeful that their relationship as friends will be stronger now, as they can now talk in a way they couldn't before. The crawler at the end with the camera shot though has me worried. What if GHQ got their hands on that, and used any of the 4 friends to subvert Shu? This is in my head, and yeah they may never go this in depth given the stupid antics in the previous episode by David. Is it Hare or Kanon? The one who forces Shu to go swimming and seems to have a crush on her. Is it me, or is one of the themes in this thing, unrequited crushes? I know its cliche, but Inori clearly seems to like Gai more than Shu, despite how much we wish it weren't su. Ayase likes Gai, but he seems unattainable. etc. However, given how minor a character she is, I wonder if she will be used as a plot twist, or if she just remains 'eye candy' as a supporting character. Kind of sad. On Daryl Is not likable at all, his character looks a lot like Graham Aker of Mobile Suit Gundam 00, but without his likable redeemable qualities, and even later when Aker becomes Mr. Bushido, the romanticism around him that made him likable isn't there with Daryl. as for the mysterious guy with Shu's dad's pass key There's a lot of speculation about him, and I've felt for a while that something happened to Shu's dad, but what if he's not really dead, why doesn't Shu know who his dad is, and why does Gai seem to know? I get the feeling he was protected, or perhaps born as a Bastard child. Somehow, things just don't feel right there, and I think it may set Shu up to be played by GHQ. At least this is what I think is going on. But then maybe my hopes for this thing are over shadowing it's intent. In the end I liked the frustration of this episode, I liked that it ends up being a question generator not an answer. |
Be thankful for those you have near who are dear For time is not always kind to those who would be on your mind Seize the day, some exclaim, but that which is past, no more shall have its day. |
Dec 10, 2011 6:44 AM
#332
@Veretax: NICE!! ^^b You know, it´s good to see this kind of comment from someone who can really love this show and yet are interesting and productive. I liked the way the story began, and the first couple of episodes were entertaining, but lately it´s been going downhill by each episode, and the fanservice, cliches and weird movements doesn´t help much to make it better. I mean, at first I wanted to defend this show and have interesting discussions, but most theories I made were brought down by something inconsistent and/or stupid, and there´s hardly something that can be taken seriously Some examples: - Shu seemed a character who wanted to change and best himself (unlike most characters of the same category which are okay being the way they are at the beginning until harsh reality slaps them in the face), and it even looked like he had some "brains" in noticing something wrong with the Funeral Parlor, but lately...*sigh* I don´t even know... - Oh my! O_o Yahiro betrayed him (kind of expected since he was a drug addict, but still...); anyway, it´s interesting the idea of having such a character ---> Next Episode: he doesn´t get drugged and has a brother with Apocalypse Virus. So cliche and boring... ¬¬ - Shu has received a transmitter from which he can use to betray the Parlors!! Nice to finally see him having a grasp of the situation and being able to change it at his favor----> Following episodes: it ends becoming one of the most useless items in anime history. The only thing it did was occupy time and space... -_-" And so on... It was supposed to be show with a serious premise, but it has many issues that I don´t even know what to think about it anymore. For now I´m only watching to see how it goes (like everyone who think it´s mediocre), expecting to have at least one or two redeeming features to make it worth...and for read this forum and have some good laughs and deep thinking!! ;D I really would like you to keep posting, Veretax. I think it will make a great good to this forum and its users ^^ |
Karura_JiinsaruDec 10, 2011 6:50 AM
Dec 10, 2011 4:37 PM
#333
Even I have to admit, Shu acted like a jealous crybaby. He could have used various other methods to take the Void out, but still decided to act like a jackass by using Souta. And did he really have to do low-ball Souta when he was confessing to Inori. It was quite funny how he jumped at Gai when Gai told him to use Inori, but didn't give a damn about Souta. Anyways this format of finding a random person with a Void they absolutely need for their 'mission' is getting annoying. I hope it doesn't keep happening. |
"You need chaos in your soul to give birth to a dancing star." -Friedrich Nietzsche | Last.fm |
Dec 14, 2011 9:55 PM
#334
Here's a thought. We've misunderstood the importance of Daryl's Birthday. Sure we got to see him being snubbed by Daddy, celebrating his Birthday alone. Daryl get's some pity points for this. But.... Remember what we were told in episode 3. Shu can only draw voids from people 17 years old and younger. Daryl was probably celebrating his 18th Birthday. Meaning, no more void from Daryl. Bye, Bye Kaleidoscope. There may come some point where Shu tries to Draw Daryl's Void, but is unable to since Daryl is now too old. |
Summoning Dark: "What kind of human creates his own policeman?" Watcman: "One who fears the dark." "And so he should," said the enity, with satisfaction. "Indeed. But I think you misunderstand. I am not here to keep the darkness out. I'm here to keep it in." There was a clink of metal as the shadowy watchman lifted a dark lantern and opened it's little door. Orange light cut through the blackness. "Call me . . . the Guarding Dark. Imagine how strong I must be." |
Dec 14, 2011 10:22 PM
#335
Articman said: Here's a thought. We've misunderstood the importance of Daryl's Birthday. Sure we got to see him being snubbed by Daddy, celebrating his Birthday alone. Daryl get's some pity points for this. But.... Remember what we were told in episode 3. Shu can only draw voids from people 17 years old and younger. Daryl was probably celebrating his 18th Birthday. Meaning, no more void from Daryl. Bye, Bye Kaleidoscope. There may come some point where Shu tries to Draw Daryl's Void, but is unable to since Daryl is now too old. Naturally. I pretty much figured that out myself, though I thought I was trying too hard to be genre savvy. I've already imagined it being a huge "Oh shi-" moment, since they'll throw that as a alst minute monkey wrench. Either to completely hinder and handicap funeral parlor or to show how improvising and innovative Shu has become. Though honestly, they'd need some serious plot unraveling to get something like Daryl's Void. Though there is also Arisa's Void, though it seems more about defense rather then contractual and attrition like Daryl's. I still think Daryl's void is still the best, just because how OP it was. Trapping someone in a dome and using their full force attacks against them. Without them ever knowing. |
Dec 27, 2011 4:41 PM
#337
I _really_ want the soundtrack for this show. It's amazing how much people complains about this anime though. Sure, it's not that good, but it is certainly a lot better than a lot of the other stuff out there :x I guess people were expecting too much from it. |
Dec 30, 2011 12:44 PM
#338
Jan 13, 2012 2:20 PM
#339
half boring episode, lot of fanservice but I loved the scene when Shu ask what voids are... ^^ |
Jan 15, 2012 4:07 AM
#340
OH, DEM GC FANBOYZ.... DEY SO FUNNY!!! Arguing without actual arguments - so much FAIL XD GC = CG R2 with different setting, pussbag MC and bigger pile of bullshit steaming from every episode. Deal with it. |
Jan 16, 2012 5:29 PM
#341
Although the episode in itself is good, i prefered the episodes that didn't seem to tie in with Shu's school life as much. However, some nice subtle plot developments here. Introduction of unknown female character and small Arisa mention were nice additions. Overall I liked this but I'd rather they move slightly away from the school background and bit closer to the Funeral Parlor operations. |
Jan 17, 2012 7:47 AM
#342
I really do love the whole void idea, pretty original, although it does always seem to work out a bit too well at times. This episode wasn't so bad, since Gai has seen the guy before, thus getting him to go to the beach |
Jan 20, 2012 2:52 PM
#343
Lol, so even Guilty Crown has to have a beach episode huh? :P Good for Hare for going for it ... not that it did any good, so Shu likes Inori after all ... gotta say it was a crap move for him to do that after telling Souta to go for it though X_X I actually kinda liked him lol. AYASE HAS AN INVISIBILITY CLOAK LOL XD I wonder what's with Daryl and the birthday cake? Arisa kind of looking weird over Gai (they made her love him after all huh?)? That Keido guy pretending to be Shu's dad? So Voids can change ... but Shu's power? I thought all he did was draw them out? Hrm ... Interesting bit at the end with Souta "thanking" Shu ... he's been looking kinda different, the art is changing I think? |
Feb 4, 2012 5:11 PM
#344
the fap service is too painful to watch feels like forcing myself to grab a barbed wire |
Feb 5, 2012 5:19 AM
#345
Beach episode, yay! |
Feb 18, 2012 5:58 AM
#346
Feb 28, 2012 7:38 PM
#347
wut |
Mar 28, 2012 1:46 PM
#348
Apr 1, 2012 5:38 PM
#349
When he pulled the void out of his friend, I shake'd my head in disappointment. |
Apr 11, 2012 3:51 PM
#350
Souta's void looked interesting. |
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